Exam technique for a level business

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Exam technique

Analysis

use theory

business language

Focus on question

it depends on...

however.............

because

therefore........

because....

Point.....

show cause and effect

Application

hang your analysis on application

Think about objectives constraints, resources and markets and make sure your answer is relevant

Focus on how firm in case is likely to react

Content

ensure you understand key concepts

Don't spend too much time on definitions - develop arguments

Evaluation

Perhaps the most difficult skill and also the one which offers most of the marks!

it depends on

extent/expected duration of change/problem

flexibility and efficiency of the operations process

short versus the long run

objectives of business

and culture of organisation

financial and other resources

ability of management

market

conditions

level of competition

nature of product

Vital concluding paragraph

Supported judgement

Assess quality of information

validity

Say which factor is most essential and why

in this situation x is the most important factor becuse of y

Weigh up both sides

Draw arguments together